Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Valencia Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injuries, 3/27/24

Maccabi will hope to continue its quest for the top six against Valencia. Maccabi has not lost a game against Valencia when playing at home. Can they continue their fine form here? Our Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Valencia prediction is for Maccabi Tel Aviv to cover the 5.5 spread. Maccabi Tel Aviv are the favorite with an implied probability of 71.4% to win this one at 1.40 odds, while Valencia is available at 3.05 odds. The point spread is +/-5.5 points and the total points line is at 163.5.

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Valencia on Wednesday night at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, Belgrade, Serbia. For more Euroleague picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Maccabi vs Valencia Prediction, Picks 

• Selection: Maccabi Tel Aviv -5.5
• Odds: 1.86
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Odds available as of 26th March 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Maccabi has never lost against Valencia when playing at home. They have won five in a row, most recently cruising past Bayern behind 17 points from ex-Valencia forward Jasiel Rivero.

So, playing away from their home country has no effect on Maccabi’s performance, as they even consider Belgrade as their home ground, evident in their performance with an 11-4 record as the home team. With this in mind, my money is on them to cover this clash.

Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
• Time: 20:30 (CET)
• Arena:  Aleksandar Nikolic Hall
• Location: Belgrade, Serbia.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent victory against Bayern Munich not only extended their winning streak but also secured their spot in the postseason. Jasiel Rivero, in just 12 minutes on the court, scored 17 points to lead all Maccabi scorers. Wade Baldwin followed with 15 points, while Lorenzo Brown and James Webb III had 12 apiece and Nebo contributed 10 plus 7 rebounds. 

Maccabi leads the league with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game. They also lead the league in steals with 7.3 per game. Additionally, Maccabi ranks second in team PIR at 98.4 per game, second in scoring with 87.3 points per game, and third in assists with 19.5 per game.

However, the absence of Roman Sorkin due to a knee injury may impact their depth in the frontcourt..

Maccabi Next 2 Games

• April 4th vs Barcelona
• April 11th vs Milano

Valencia Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

Valencia Basket was defeated 79-78 by AS Monaco last Friday night. Semi Ojeleye scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Chris Jones finished with 15 points, while Justin Anderson and Damien Inglis scored 11 points each. Valencia is still in the fight for a place in the play-in stage, holding a record of 14 wins and 17 losses.

On average, Valencia scores 76.4 points, grabs 34.3 rebounds, dishes out 16.4 assists, makes 6.5 steals, blocks 1.9 shots, and achieves a Player Index Rating (PIR) of 80.1. They also hold opponents to 33.8% three-point shooting, which is the third-lowest in the league.

Unfortunately, Boubacar Toure remains sidelined with a back injury, and Stefan Jovic is ruled out with a left ankle injury.

Valencia Next 2 games

• April 4th vs Lyon
• April 12th vs Valencia

Trends

• Maccabi Tel Aviv has an 11-4 record playing at home.
• Valencia has a 5-10 record playing away from home.
• Maccabi Tel Aviv is 18-13 SU.
• Valencia is 14-17 SU.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Valencia H2H 

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Valencia have met 11 times, with Maccabi Tel Aviv winning 8 and Valencia winning 3. Maccabi has never lost to Valencia when playing at home. 

Valencia’s single-game record for free throws made is 12, set by Erick Green against Maccabi on December 7, 2017. 

John Dibartolomeo of Maccabi made a career-high 5 three-pointers in a 93-94 road win against Valencia in February of last season. In February 2023, Valencia’s Jared Harper achieved career-highs in points (20) and PIR (21) in a home loss against Maccabi.

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